Lift Engineer

Job Description

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Lift Engineer

PO3: starting salary £49,509 per annum incl LW

X1 permanent

About Us

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council; we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through delivery of our priorities.

With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

Please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.

About the Team

Lambeth’s Lift Team is a specialist, collaborative service comprising two Lift Engineers, a Senior Electrical Engineer and a Business Support Officer, all reporting to the Electrical Engineering Manager. The team works together to maintain safe, reliable and compliant lift services across the Council’s properties, combining technical expertise with effective contract oversight and operational support.

About the Role

Manage the inspection, maintenance, repair and improvement of lifts across Council properties, ensuring works meet required safety, quality and contractual standards. The role includes diagnosing faults, supervising contractors, monitoring progress, managing handovers and defects, and ensuring lift shutdowns and non-compliance are reported appropriately.

Contact Information

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Andrew Siley at ASiley@lambeth.gov.uk

How to Apply

To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence how you meet the shortlisting criteria on the personal specification marked “A” for application:

Job Description And Person Specification

We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.

Recruitment Timelines

• Advert close date: Wednesday 2 nd December 2026.
• Interviews: Thursday 10 th December 2026.
• Please cleck here to view: Lambeth Staff Benefits
• You will be required to undertake a Cifas check. Further information about Cifas can be found here Cifas

At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here .

We actively support applications from Lambeth Care Leavers